University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County gives local residents access to the resources and expertise of the University of Maine. Through educational programs and resources, UMaine Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to Franklin County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email (extension.franklin@maine.edu) or by phone (207.778.4650).
For over 100 years, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has worked with Maine volunteers to offer community-driven, research-based educational programs in every county.
Franklin County News
- UMaine Extension and Greater Franklin Food Council offer digital marketing workshop for farmers
- UMaine Extension offers training on bench grafting apple trees
- UMaine Extension offers workshop to renovate old apple trees
- UMaine Extension offers educational opportunity for new farmers at Rustic Roots Farm
- Pasture Walk Series
Extension’s Statewide Online Offerings!
- UMaine Extension hosts virtual presentation on growing and marketing specialty potato varieties
- UMaine Extension to host gardening webinar on maximizing yields on March 24
- Extension offers webinar on managing pests in cut flower production
- UMaine Extension hosts dairy webinar series on wearable technology
- UMaine Extension offers webinar on managing weeds in greenhouse ornamentals